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Supreme Court to weigh climate liability lawsuit against energy companies
Original: Supreme Court to consider whether suit may go forward seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change
The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a lawsuit seeking to hold energy companies financially liable for climate change may proceed. The case tests whether claims against major oil and gas producers over climate damages can move forward in state courts, a question with major implications for the energy industry and climate litigation across the country.
Why now: The Supreme Court's decision to take up the case could determine the future of climate liability litigation against energy companies.
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- Supreme Court to consider whether suit may go forward seeking to hold energy companies liable for climate change · scotusblog.com
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